The former Baywatch star revealed there is one act he particularly wants to see again - autistic dancer James Hobley from Redcar who wowed the judges at an earlier audition in Manchester.

David said: "The kind of act I would like to see win is one that can sustain a career for more than just a few weeks.

"One who is humble and one that has not just got talent but is also entertaining - a talent with heart and attitude."

Asked which act he wants to see in the live shows, he said: "The 11-year old autistic boy who dances like Billy Elliot."

But there is still a long way to go before the final and viewers will soon see the former Baywatch star and fellow judges Michael McIntyre and Amanda Holden watching a batch of new auditions including an enthusiastic organist and a stunt cyclist.